1 2026:CGHC:24028 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR CRMP No. 1434 of 2026 Chandan Singh S/o Gangasingh Aged About 33 Years R/o Gandhi Nagar Raipur Station Civil Raipur District Raipur C.G. ... Petitioner(s) versus State Of Chhattisgarh Through- The S.H.O. Police Station Bhatapara City District Balodabazar Bhatapara C.G. ... Respondent(s) For Petitioner(s) : None For Respondent/State : Mr. Saumya Rai, Dy. Govt. Advocate. Hon'ble Shri Ramesh Sinha , Chief Justice Order on Board 16.06.2026 1. This is an office reference. 2. This Court, vide order dated 12.11.2025 passed in MCRC No. 8061 of 2025, while allowing the bail of the petitioner, namely, Chandan Singh had expressed its trust that the trial Court would make an earnest endeavor to conclude the trial expeditiously in accordance with law, preferably within a period of six months from the date of passing of the order, if there was no legal impediment. 3. The learned Special Judge (NDPS Act), Balodabazar District- Balodabazar-Bhatapara (C.G.) vide his request letter dated 04.05.2026 has requested for grant of three month’s additional time for concluding the KUNAL DEWANGAN Digitally signed by KUNAL DEWANGAN 2 trial. 4. It transpires from the perusal of the P.U.D. that the statements of four important prosecution witnesses still remain to be recorded. Further the Investigating Officer has proceeded to another State in connection with the investigation of a different case and consequently, his presence before the Court could not be ensured. As a result, the trial could not be concluded within the stipulated period. Therefore, he sought extension of time and has prayed for grant of a further period of three months for concluding the trial and final disposal of the case. 5. The request appears to be reasonable. The concerned trial Court is directed to conclude the trial as early as possible, preferably within a further period of three months from today. 6. Accordingly, this CRMP stands disposed off with the aforesaid direction. 7. Registry is directed to send a certified copy of this order to the trial Court concerned for necessary information and compliance. Sd/- (Ramesh Sinha) Chief Justice Kunal